Hong Kong releases a new stamp showing traditional Chinese and Western wedding customs!
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

As I have held thy hand, so I shall grow old with thee.” Marriage is a lifelong promise between a man and a woman. It is also an important event in a couple’s life. Throughout time and across cultures, nuptial ties are formed at marriage ceremonies.
(read more)
published July 23rd, 2013
Tags: Ceremony,
Chinese Culture,
Chinese Traditions,
Culture,
Customs,
Hong Kong,
Hong Kong Post,
New Issue,
Stamp Issue,
Tradition,
Weddings,
Western Culture,
Western Tradition Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Year Of The Snake stamp issue by Isle of Man!
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

The Isle of Man Post Office is pleased to present a miniature sheet of stamps to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Snake which is issued to recognise our attendance at the China International Collection Expo to be held in Beijing later this year.
(read more)
published February 10th, 2013
Tags: Chinese Calendar,
Chinese Culture,
Chinese New Year,
Chinese Tradition,
Chinese Zodiac,
Isle of Man,
New Issue,
Stamp Issue,
WOPA,
Year of the Snake Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Gibraltar issues its first ever stamp celebrating the Chinese New Year!
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2013 is the Year of the Snake, beginning on February 10, 2013 and ending on January 30, 2014.
(read more)
published January 27th, 2013
GUI-Si Year (Year of the Snake) by China!
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

According to Chinese lunar calendar, 2013 marks Gui-Si Year, or the Year of the Snake. In traditional Chinese culture, the snake is considered to represent the virtue of being grateful and repaying kindness.
(read more)
published January 26th, 2013
China releases an issue about Chinese Merchants!
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

2012 marks the 140th anniversary of China Merchants Group. Throughout its history spanning three centuries, the prestigious enterprise has blazed a remarkable trail of development.
(read more)
published December 25th, 2012
Tags: Anniversary,
China,
Chinese Culture,
Chinese post,
Chinese Tradition,
Commerce,
History,
Industry,
New Issue,
Stamp Issue Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Classical Chinese Poetry presented on a stamp by Chinese Post.
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

Following the Tang Dynasty (618-907) poetry, ci, a kind of classical Chinese poetry, of the Song Dynasty (960-1279) marked a new pinnacle in Chinese literary history. Huanxisha, a representative work by the renowned poet Yan Shu, expresses the sentiment about spring time, containing the reflection of life.
(read more)
published November 22nd, 2012
Tags: China,
Chinese Culture,
Chinese Dynasty,
Chinese Literary,
Chinese Poetry,
Chinese post,
Chinese Tradition,
Classical Poetry,
History,
Poetry Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News
Special Edition Heartwarming Stamps (2012 Version) “Dragon Baby” Mini-pane – Stamp Issue
VN:F [1.9.1_1087]

2012 is the Year of the Dragon. In traditional Chinese culture, the Dragon is an auspicious, mythical creature incarnated as an emperor, representing supreme power and commanding great respect.
(read more)
published September 10th, 2012
Tags: Chinese Culture,
Chinese New Year,
Chinese Traditions,
Culture,
Folklore,
Hong Kong,
Mythical creatures,
New Borns,
Tradition,
Year of the Dragon Posted in Country Stamps,
Stamp News